Is O-Aminophenol Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
O-Aminophenol Sulfate has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
O-Aminophenol Sulfate
Also known as: Phenol, 2-amino-, sulfate (2:1)
INCI: O-AMINOPHENOL SULFATE
O-Aminophenol Sulfate (CAS 67845-79-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dye (oxidative) — salt form of o-aminophenol. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 2.0%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair dye (oxidative) — salt form of o-aminophenol
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
2.0%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted under coal-tar hair dye exemption; same labeling requirements as free base
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for O-Aminophenol Sulfate.
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Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KR | prohibited | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for O-Aminophenol Sulfate.
Known Synonyms
Phenol, 2-amino-, sulfate (2:1)
Chemical Function
Dye
Frequently Asked Questions
Is O-Aminophenol Sulfate allowed in the EU?
O-Aminophenol Sulfate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.0%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does O-Aminophenol Sulfate do in cosmetics?
O-Aminophenol Sulfate functions as: Hair dye (oxidative) — salt form of o-aminophenol. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67845-79-8.
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